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2020 Map of Anacortes South

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Anacortes South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Anacortes and its southern coastal reaches are defined by a complex network of bays, spits, and islands at the northern tip of Whidbey Island. The landscape transitions from the industrial activity at March Point and the urban streets of the south city to the more rural, water-oriented communities of Shelter Bay and Swinomish Village. Navigation between these points is shaped by the Cap Sante Waterway and the narrow passage of Deception Pass, where the Skagit and Island county line meets.

Evidence of local heritage is preserved in sites like Swinomish Cem and Grand View Cem, while the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail winds through the hills of Sugarloaf and Mt Erie. Near the southern edge of Fidalgo Island, the Rainbow Bridge connects the mainland to the town of La Conner, crossing over the Old Channel and the southern reach of Shelter Bay. This detailed layout illustrates the modern balance of tribal lands, residential shoreline developments, and conserved recreation areas.